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S473 ORU

1999 Rover 211

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,348 mi
Last recorded71,348 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21158,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 ORU
MakeRover
Model211
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,348 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 71,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,053 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,050 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,251 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 211?

Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
4,516
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,365
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,024
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,511
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,324
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S473 ORU is a 1999 Rover 211 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 211 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 211 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,489 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S473 ORU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 211 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 211 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S473 ORU?

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What year was S473 ORU registered?

S473 ORU is a 1999 Rover 211, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S473 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S473 ORU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S473 ORU have outstanding finance?

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